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SP700c Here is a very
interesting Pyrite sphere. It measures 2 1/2"
in diameter and has a nice finish. This sphere has lots of texture
and a extremely sparkly appearance in the natural cavities. There are some
really neat mini Quartz Crystals in a couple of the cavities. This would make a great gift!
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Pyrite, or Iron Pyrite, is an Iron sulfide with isometric Crystals
that usually appear as cubes. It is brittle and can break or powder
easily. Its metallic luster and brass yellow hue have earned it the
nickname of "fool's gold" due to many miners mistaken it for the real
thing. Ironically, small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in
Pyrite. It is the most common of the sulfide minerals and is usually
found with other sulfides or oxides in Quartz veins, sedimentary or
metamorphic rocks.
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Pyrite Sphere
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SP701b
Here's a new item, a lovely Garnierite sphere from Madagascar.
This one of a kind sphere has lots of "shimmer", a fascinating design, pretty contrasting
color and pattern. It measures 3 1/8" in diameter and has a good polish. A very nice sphere to add to your
collection.
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Garnierite is a general name for a green nickel ore
found in pockets and veins within weathered and serpentinized ultramafic
rocks. It is a variation of Moonstone. Garnierite is named after Jules
Garnier a French Geologist who discovered it in 1867 in New Caledonia.
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Garnierite Sphere
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SP702c Here is a new and interesting find!!
This is an amazing, very pretty and very rare Charoite sphere from Russia. This exceptional sphere
has a pretty combination of swirling purple colors and neat accents all
in an amazing design. This sphere measures 3"
in diameter with a good polish. This sphere won't last
long so get it while you can!
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Charoite is newly found mineral, first
discovered in the 1940s and described to the world in 1978. It is found
only in Siberia, Russia and is a translucent lavender to purple color.
Charoite has a swirling, fibrous appearance and is strictly massive in
nature. It is used as an ornamental stone and sometimes as a gemstone.
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CharoiteSphere
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SP703c This is a very
unique larger sphere made from Mahogany Obsidian. It measures 3
5/8" in diameter and has a nice polish. The sphere has deep red to
almost brown color and is darker than in the picture with a neat black
spotted design. A truly wonderful find.
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Obsidian is a type of naturally-occurring glass formed as an extrusive
igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava erupted from a volcano,
cools rapidly through the glass transition temperature and freezes without
sufficient time for Crystal growth. Because of the lack of Crystal structure,
Obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness, leading to its ancient
use of projectile points (arrow heads), and its modern use as surgical scalpel
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Mahogany Obsidian
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SP704c
Here is an exceptional Rose Quartz sphere measuring 3 3/4" in
diameter and has a nice polish. This sphere has beautiful inclusions,
"rainbow" reflections, brilliant 3-D "stars" on both sides when
rotated in bright light and a fabulous design.
Very pretty!
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Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family that exhibits a pale
Pink to Rose Red hue. The color is usually due to the trace amounts of
Titanium, Iron or Manganese in the mass material. Some Rose Quartz
contains microscopic Rutile needles which produce an asterism in
transmitted light. An all time favorite at the Rock Shop.
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Rose Quartz Sphere
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SP705b This is an
exceptional Agate sphere from Uruguay. This sphere measures 2 1/2" and has
a good polish. It has an interesting combination of yellow, white and grey colors in a mesmerizing design as well as great banding. An interesting sphere
that would complete any collection.
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Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters
containing silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of
silicates in the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular
layers resulting in the banded or striped formation.
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SP706c Here's an amazing Sea Jasper sphere from Madagascar. It has a great polish,
measures 2 3/4" and has a fabulous design. It has great colors with lots
of accents and loaded with lots of Sea Jasper "eyes". A one-of-a-kind item and a unique addition to any collection!
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This material is a new find from Madagascar. The deposit formed as a rhyolite
flow but has been completely silicified. The Rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in
an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The back ground can
be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white
and deep green druzy are also common. This deposit has been discovered at
the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen and collected at low tide. The
area has no road so the material must be transported to civilization by boat.
This material is fast becoming a rarity in the Jasper ocean fields, so get
one while it is still available. |
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SP707b
Here is something different for the sphere collector! This is a very
nice, totally Black Obsidian sphere with a smooth, highly polished mirror
like finish. This sphere measures approximately 2" in diameter and has a character all it's own.
This is a similar to like item
as they are all very close to appearance and size.
Obsidian is a type of naturally-occurring glass formed as an extrusive
igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava erupted from a volcano,
cools rapidly through the glass transition temperature and freezes without
sufficient time for Crystal growth. Because of the lack of Crystal structure,
Obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness, leading to its ancient
use of projectile points (arrow heads), and its modern use as surgical scalpel
blades.
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Obsidian
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$45.00 |
SP708b Here's
a really nice Ruby Kyanite polished
sphere from
India. It measures nearly 2 1/4" and has a very unique pattern, good polish and
great design. It has a pretty blue color and lots of red "ruby"
areas that also fluoresce under a UV/LW light as shown on the last photo
below. A truly great find!
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Kyanite is a typically blue Silicate mineral that is commonly
found in Aluminum rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. It
is used primarily in refractory and ceramic products including porcelain
plumbing fixtures and dinnerware. It is also used in electrical insulators
and abrasives. It is definitely a collector's mineral.
A Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide). The
color comes mainly from the chromium element. The Ruby is considered one
of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald, and
the diamond. Rubies were found for centuries in Burma. They have also been
found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal and Pakistan.
Rubies have been found in the US states of Montana, North and South
Carolina. |
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SP709b
Here is something different for the sphere collector! This
is a very nice Gold Sheen Obsidian sphere with a smooth, highly polished
mirror like finish. It shows off a very cool "sheen" as it's rotated in
light. This sphere measures approximately 2" in diameter and has a
character all it's own.
This is a similar to like item
as they are all very close to appearance and size.
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Obsidian is a type of naturally-occurring glass formed as an extrusive
igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava erupted from a volcano,
cools rapidly through the glass transition temperature and freezes without
sufficient time for Crystal growth. Because of the lack of Crystal structure,
Obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness, leading to its ancient
use of projectile points (arrow heads), and its modern use as surgical scalpel
blades.
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Gold Sheen Obsidian Sphere
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$40.00 |
SP710c Here is a
nice Blue Calcite sphere. This sphere measures 3" and has a good
polish. It has a Blue and White color that is just beautiful. There is
also subtle "rainbow" reflections when rotated in light. This material is from Madagascar.
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Calcite is a Carbonate mineral that is most widely distributed on the Earth's
surface. It is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks with Limestone
in particular. A Calcite formation can take on many different shapes
and sizes which is dependent on the location, ground water occurrence and
temperature. Calcite is usually white or colorless but can be gray,
red, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown or black. The deeper the color
is usually indicative of the definitive impurities from the earth or water.
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Blue Calcite Sphere
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SP711c Here's a
new item, a fabulous Flower Agate Sphere from Madagascar. This exceptional
sphere measures 2 1/2" in diameter with a nice polish. This sphere has
just an amazing appearance with it's soft pastel cream, bluish, pink and
grey colors with the "flowers" bursting throughout! There is even some
neat banding, crystal and cavities to add to it's character. Grab this
rare beauty quick!
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Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters
containing silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of
silicates in the lava. The siliceous matter is deposited in regular
layers resulting in the banded or striped formation.
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Flower Agate Sphere
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SP712b Here's
a new item, this is a very pretty Amethyst sphere. This sphere measures
approximately 1 5/8". It has a
nice polish which purple color, neat inclusions and even a "rainbow"
reflection. Very pretty!
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as they are all very close to appearance and size.
Amethyst is a purple variety of Quartz often used as an ornament. It
occurs in color from a light, slightly pinkish violet to a deep grape
purple. Upon exposure to heat, Amethyst generally becomes yellow, which
some refer to as Citrine or "burnt" Amethyst. It is widely distributed
as a mineral, but fine, clear specimens that are suitable for cutting as
ornamental stones.
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Amethyst Sphere
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SP714c Here's a unique
find, a lovely Agate sphere from Madagascar. This sphere has a great
polish and measures 2 5/8" in diameter. This beautiful sphere has very
unusual but gorgeous banding with great contrasting bold and pastel colors. It would make an excellent addition to any
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Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or
waters containing Silica in solution which is possibly derived from the
decomposition of Silicates in bhe lava. The Siliceous matter is deposited
in regular layers resulting in the banded or striped formation. It is
very unlikely that you would ever find an exact duplicate of any
type of Agate, Fairburn or other. |
Madagascar Agate Sphere
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SP715b Here's a cool
new item, a lovely Dumortierite Quartz sphere. This sphere has a good polish and measures
nearly 2 3/4" in diameter. It has great colors in a
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Dumortierite is a fibrous variably colored aluminum boro-silicate
mineral. Dumortierite crystallizes typically forming fibrous aggregates of
slender prismatic crystals. The crystals vary in color from brown, blue
and green to the more more rare violet and pink. Dumortierite Quartz is
blue colored Quartz containing abundant Dumortierite inclusions.
Dumortierite was first describes in 1881 in the Rhone Alps of France and
was named for the French Paleontologist Eugene Dumortier. Dumortierite is
sometimes mistaken for Sodalite and has been used as an imitation for
Lapis Lazuli. Dumortierite can be found in Austria, Brazil, Canada,
France, Italy, Madagascar, Namibia, Nevada, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sri
Lanka.
Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental crust.
It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals. Although Quartz
is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction between types
of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals visible to the
unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals are only
visible under high magnification. There are many forms of Quartz including
Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of mineral
impurities or heat treatments.
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Dumortierite Quartz Sphere
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